4 months ago Article 3 comments

Ashton Bennet, Jose Gomez, Nik Robson & Taylor Morgan. Your 2013 Supplemental Draft picks.

Here's the 4 players who'll get the chance to make TFC's roster.

4 months ago Article 37 comments

MLS Supplemental Draft 2013: Live Thread

4 more rounds, 4 more picks for TFC to stock their training camp rosters with, then quietly let go.

4 months ago Article 12 comments

Supplemental Draft Prospects: Searching for Quality

There are always a few players that surprise in the later rounds of drafts and the 2013 MLS Draft will almost certainly feature a few such players. Take a look at a few targets that might just turn out to be a late round steal in this year's Supplemental Draft

4 months ago Article 6 comments

Grading the 2013 MLS SuperDraft: Toronto FC

Take a trip around the internet to see what kind of reviews Toronto FC is getting for their draft day performance. Spoiler: lots of high marks in store.

4 months ago Article 5 comments

In Emery Welshman, Toronto FC Picks One of Its Own

Emery Welshman was a steal at No. 16 in the draft. Back in September, as the college season began, he declared his interest in the team that eventually selected him. His coach at Oregon State offered up Welshman as another in a line of impressive forward prospects to come out of his school.

4 months ago Article 25 comments

Toronto FC's 2013 SuperDraft: Payne ramps up the trust games

Once again the safe road is eschewed by Kevin Payne in favour of the bold risky move. How much more will we be asked to trust the unknown?

4 months ago Article 0 comments

Toronto FC at the 2013 MLS SuperDraft: SuperStorify'd!

All of the social media-verse's reaction to TFC's day at the 2013 MLS SuperDraft, where they drafted Canadians Kyle Bekker (3rd overall) and Emery Welshman (16th overall). But what you'd be most surprised is the reaction!

4 months ago Article 30 comments

Toronto FC Selects Emery Welshman 16th

Toronto FC brings in a second Canadian after working a number of trades that saw them settle at 16th overall. The reds picked up Oregon State forward Emery Welshman.

4 months ago Article 19 comments

Toronto FC Selects Kyle Bekker Third Overall

TFC is bringing home a Canadian kid by selecting midfielder Kyle Bekker out of Boston College 3rd overall in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft.

4 months ago Article 480 comments

MLS SuperDraft 2013: WTR's SuperLive SuperThread!

This is it -- two rounds of pulsating draft action, live from Indianapolis. Join John, Duncan and Dave as we find out if the 19 MLS teams will get the ones that they want, and if TFC will draw a new Luis Silva, or another Matt Gold, starting at 11:30am ET.

4 months ago Article 18 comments

Farrell Who? Toronto FC Trades First Pick Overall In The Superdraft To The NE Revolution

Boom goes the dynamite. New TFC president Kevin Payne continues to make major moves in getting the team that he wants. In a surprising move Toronto FC have traded their first overall pick to the New England Revolution for the fourth pick and allocation money.

4 months ago Article 0 comments

2013 MLS Mock Draft - Mocking Your Draft 2.0

One final look at what all the so called experts and prognosticators are suggesting that Toronto FC is going to do in the draft should they end up holding on to both the 1st and 3rd overall picks.

4 months ago Article 11 comments

MLS Mock Draft 2013: SB Nation Style

Over the weekend the SB Nation MLS blogger family gathered around the campfire to make our mock draft selections. With Toronto holding two of the first three picks Waking the Red certainly had a big role to play in how things shook out.

4 months ago Article 8 comments

2013 MLS Combine: Bekker and Welshman stock rises, Farrell looking most likely #1 pick

With 2 out of 3 games in the books, who's standing out so far?

4 months ago Article 14 comments

2013 MLS SuperDraft: Trade options for Toronto FC

With the 1st and 3rd pick, and with urgent needs all over their squad, some random ideas on what offers might come TFC's way?

4 months ago Article 0 comments

Kyle Bekker and Eriq Zavaleta Sign with MLS

Canadian midfielder Kyle Bekker has signed a deal with MLS that will see him made available in the 2013 MLS SuperDraft along with recent Generation Adidas addition Eriq Zavaleta, forward from Indiana.

4 months ago Article 0 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Jason Johnson

With a shiny new Generation Adidas deal completed and a Jamaican cap to his name J.J. Johnson is suddenly working his way up a lot of draft boards. The VCU forward is a dangerous blend of size, speed, and technical ability.

5 months ago Article 10 comments

Zimmerman, Farrell, Lopez, and Johnson sign Generation Adidas Deals

The first four members of the 2013 Generation Adidas class have been revealed and the list includes a pair of central defenders, a deep lying midfielder, and an exciting forward. By signing GA deals, all four are now possible targets for Toronto FC in the SuperDraft

5 months ago Article 6 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Andrew Farrell

The closest thing there is to a consensus top pick in the 2013 draft class is Louisville defender Andrew Farrell. He seems set to sign a Generation Deal and end up on the top of the draft board but is he really that good?

5 months ago Article 5 comments

2013 MLS Mock Draft - Mocking Your Draft 1.0

It is that time of year where sites start to run their mock drafts to help fans prepare for the MLS SuperDraft. Some of them are very good and others are a bit questionable. With that in mind I bring you version 1.0 of me looking at mock drafts put out this year

5 months ago Article 15 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Bekker, Opare, Welshman, and Bennett

MLS announced the initial group of 54 players for the 2013 Combine and it included some Canadian content in the form of a creative Boston College midfielder, a goal scorer from Oregon State, and powerful defender from Michigan. Add in a Jamaican forward from Coastal Carolina with Canadian residency and you have a very strong group.

5 months ago Article 9 comments

Insider Series, Part Three: Trades, Advanced Scouting and the Future

Our insider looks at how scouts factor in on trades, scouting teams and offers insight on the future.

5 months ago Article 8 comments

Insider Series, Part Two: Scouting Academies & NCAA

Our insider looks at how scouts look at Academies, the NCAA and Discovery Signing Opportunities

5 months ago Article 2 comments

Insider Series, Part One: The Role of the Scout in MLS

We know what they do is important. Very few of us know what or how they do it, until now.

5 months ago Article 1 comment

MLS SuperDraft Set for January 17 in Indianapolis

The 2013 MLS SuperDraft will once again take place in conjuction with the National Soccer Coaches Association of America convention as it is set for January 17th at 12 PM eastern in Indianapolis.

5 months ago Article 4 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Ryan Finley

Despite not starting for Notre Dame in 2012 Ryan Finley finds himself as one of the top forwards in this years senior class having filled the net on a regular basis while coming off the bench. He comes with a lot of question marks but his knack for scoring goals is hard to ignore.

6 months ago Article 0 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Dillon Powers

Our series of Super Draft scouting reports continues by looking at Notre Dame's senior midfielder. Powers is ready to make a contribution at the MLS level after four impressive years with the Fighting Irish.

6 months ago Article 0 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Andre Blake

If you ask anyone who follows college soccer at all closely they will tell you that Andre Blake is arguably the most talented goal keeper in NCAA and most also project him to be an MSL starter down the road. The UCONN sophomore is by no means the finished product but he may be ready to make the jump to the next level.

6 months ago Article 2 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Patrick Mullins

Maryland's junior forward Patrick Mullins has a proven ability to find the back of the net which will make him an attractive option to a number of MLS clubs should he sign a Generation Adidas deal and be available in the 2013 SuperDraft. Add in his ability to play out on the wings and he becomes even more attractive.

6 months ago Article 0 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Mikey Lopez

We continue to look at the top prospects who may be available in the 2013 MLS draft with University of North Carolina Tar Heel Mikey Lopez. Lopez is the kind of midfielder who is used to dictating the flow of the game no matter where he plays.

6 months ago Article 10 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Eriq Zavaleta

The second in our series of scouting reports for the 2013 SuperDraft takes a look at Indiana Hoosier Eriq Zavaleta. The sophomore forward is another possible Generation Adidas target and early draft pick thanks to his proven ability to find the back of the net.

6 months ago Article 4 comments

Prospecting the Draft - Walker Zimmerman

The first in our series of scouting reports on players that Toronto FC would be wise to consider drafting at #1 is Walker Zimmerman. Should the defender decide to leave Furman early and sign a Generation Adidas contract he will be near the top of most draft boards.